Ecologist (Tree Climbing)

Your new company My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever…

Outside IR35 Construction
Pay rate £300 – £450/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 September 2026

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About this job

£300 - £390 P/Day (Available Outside IR35)

Your new company
My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large-scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others.
Your new role
We are looking for an Ecologist to support tree climbing works on a major UK infrastructure project. This is an excellent opportunity that is available full time from September-December with the potential of an extension through till April 2027.

Key responsibilities will include:

Conducting protected species and habitat surveys
Tree Climbing
Assessments and reporting
Providing ecological advice to site teams and contractors
Liaising with project stakeholders and environmental specialists
What you'll need to succeed

Highways Passport and CSCS
Safety Critical and Medical
Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
Your own PPE
Previous experience working as an Ecologist within consultancy, construction, or infrastructure environments
Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies
Experience undertaking protected species surveys and habitat assessments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to the site
What you'll get in return

£300 - £390 P/Day (Available Outside IR35)
Contract Available over winter
Flexible contract arrangements
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure schemes
Supportive and collaborative project team
Potential for contract extension and future project opportunities

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